Advantages of Pickup Trucks
A pickup truck has many advantages over all other vehicles on the Australian market today. Commonly known as a Ute, the pickup truck is now the biggest selling vehicle around Australia. It is popular with contractors, farmers and families because it is so versatile. If you haven’t yet driven one, then try hiring one for the weekend from Ute Hire on The Gold Coast.
So what is the great appeal with Pickup trucks?
- They are fun to drive
Pickup trucks come in a variety of configurations with the most popular being duel cab or four door styles. These are just as comfortable as street cars, but are much higher giving a better view of the road and conditions. Plus, they have off road capabilities as they boast a higher ground clearance and many are equipped with four wheel drive and diff-locks, allowing them to go many places such as soft sandy beaches, muddy roads and snowy conditions.
- Practicality
Because of their trays that can be covered or open they have the ability to take large and bulky loads that just would not fit the standard van or car. They can easily take a full sized refrigerator or large plants, things that cannot be transported on their sides.
A pickup is easy and quick to load and unload, you can get a tray liner to protect the base so allowing you to transport rocks and other materials that you would not want in another vehicle.
A pickup is ideal for hauling your sports equipment, big boys toys and everything you could possibly require for a great weekend getaway off the beaten track.
Being designed for hauling stuff they are heavier and more durable than most vehicles. They have exceptional towing and pulling power so can easily haul your boat or caravan anywhere you want to go without compromising the quality or safety or your journey.
They are great in almost all weather conditions ice, snow, mud or storms because of the strong construction, large tires and off-road capabilities which allow them to get through some tough situations in safety and comfort.
- You Can Earn From Them
When you have a pickup truck it opens up many opportunities for earning a bit of extra cash as there are always people who want a hand with moving all manner of things that need a versatile vehicle such as a pickup.
They are a great work truck easily being able to handle the toughest jobs for farmers, miners, contractors and landscapers, then when needed can also be used as a family car and not look out of place in the city or dropping the kids at school.
Ute Hire agencies on the Gold Coast have a variety of pickup trucks you can hire to see for yourself just how driveable and useful they can be. Test one and get your partner to have a drive as well, but be warned she may want her own.
Today’s pickup trucks are now so popular and affordable that every family wants one. They can be used for many different activities from towing the boat, to taking all the kids’ teams gear to the sports events. Off-roading with the boys, then used for your business during the week.